Sending money overseas

Whether you're looking to purchase a car from abroad, pay bills on an overseas property or send money to relatives abroad, our range of International Payment Services can provide you with the most suitable method of sending money overseas.

Electronic Funds Transfer

The quickest and most secure way of sending money overseas.

Key features

• Payments can be made in a wide number of currencies
• Funds can be electronically transferred to most bank accounts across the world
• Funds will arrive in the overseas country in three to five working days*
• No maximum transfer balance.

* Credit to the beneficiary account is subject to local banking practices and time zone differences.

How to send funds electronically

To make sure funds are received as quickly as possible you will need the following information:

• The recipient's Bank Identifier Code (BIC). This is a code by which the beneficiary bank is identified throughout the world
• The recipient's International Bank Account Number (IBAN). This is a code by which the recipient's account details are recognisable and is used for transfers between member countries in the EU or EEA.
• Once you have this information give us a call on 0845 609 4343 to arrange sending the funds overseas.

Foreign Drafts

Foreign Drafts are cheques payable in the local currency and can be paid into bank accounts abroad in the same way as any other local cheque.

Key features

• Available in a wide number of currencies
• Maximum amount is the equivalent of £5,000 sterling
• The foreign draft will be sent to your home address by first class post.

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